[release-notes/gnome-3-4] [users] rewrites, added boxes



commit eabd43a577611356a8f52c90953f79cde1be310f
Author: Allan Day <allanpday gmail com>
Date:   Fri Mar 16 18:49:33 2012 +0000

    [users] rewrites, added boxes

 help/C/rnusers.xml |   74 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------
 1 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/help/C/rnusers.xml b/help/C/rnusers.xml
index f0eb654..7cd8d3f 100644
--- a/help/C/rnusers.xml
+++ b/help/C/rnusers.xml
@@ -19,12 +19,13 @@
     more reliable GNOME 3.
   </para>
   <para>
-    This release also contains some important new developments. It includes a host of 
-    updated applications, several of which were newly introduced last release. These 
-    improvements are part of GNOME's new application development push. You will see 
-    also see a host of improvements to the components and building blocks that make up 
-    GNOME 3 applications in this release. This includes smooth scrolling, updated 
-    user interface components, a much refined visual theme and new application menus.
+    This release also contains some important new developments. GNOME 3 applications have 
+    been a major focus for recent design and development effort, and a host of applications 
+    have had significant updates for the release. We are also introducing Boxes, a brand new 
+    GNOME 3 app which allows you to easily connect to remote machines as well as use virtual 
+    machines. You will also also see a host of improvements to the building blocks that 
+    make up GNOME 3 applications in this release. This includes smooth scrolling, refreshed 
+    user interface components, a much refined visual theme and application menus.
   </para>
   <para>
     Other highlights for this release include a new document search facility and a 
@@ -35,43 +36,41 @@
     <title>Updated Applications</title>
     <para>
       Evolving our applications has been a major theme for this release cycle. 
-      Our new applications have all received major updates that will make them
-      easier and more pleasurable use. Several existing applications 
-      have also received an overhaul.
+      The new GNOME 3 applications that were released in &lastversion; have all received 
+      major updates that will make them easier and more pleasurable use. Several 
+      existing applications have also received an overhaul so that they are more consistent 
+      and integrated with GNOME 3.
     </para>
     <itemizedlist>
       <listitem><para>
-        <application>Documents</application>, the new application that 
-        allows you to browse and search documents, has received a major design 
-        refresh. The result is a fresher, cleaner application. The new version 
-        of <application>Documents</application> comes with a new search
-        interface and collections support. TODO: printing support too.
+        <application>Documents</application>, the new application that allows you 
+        to easily browse, search and organize documents, has received a major design 
+        refresh. The result is a fresher, cleaner application. The new version comes 
+        with a new search interface, the ability to create collections of documents 
+        and support for printing.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
-        <application>Epiphany</application>, our web browser, has been 
-        renamed <application>Web</application>. It has a beautiful and sleek new 
-        interface, which includes a redesigned toolbar and 'super menu'. There 
-        have also been major performance improvements, including faster rendering 
+        <application>Epiphany</application>, the GNOME web browser, has been 
+        renamed <application>Web</application>. It has been given a beautiful new 
+        interface for &gnomeversion;, which includes a redesigned toolbar and 'super menu'. 
+        There have also been major performance improvements, including faster rendering 
         and history.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
-        Our new contact application has also received a major design update. 
-        The contacts list has been improved as has the layout of contact details. 
-        <application>Contacts</application> also sports a number of new features, 
-        including inline linking suggestions, and a new avatar selector with built
-        in webcam integration.
+        Our new contact application has also received a major update. Its contacts list 
+        has been improved as has the layout of contact details. <application>Contacts</application> 
+        also sports a number of new features, including inline linking suggestions and a new 
+        avatar selector.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
         <application>Disks</application> is the new name for <application>GNOME 
         Disk Utility</application>, and it has had a major overhaul. The tool, 
-        which allows you to manage the disks on your computer, has been given a 
-        simplified interface. It also has several new features and much enhanced 
-        GNOME 3 integration.
+        which allows you to manage the disks on your computer, has a refreshed 
+        interface and several new features, including enhanced GNOME 3 integration.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
-        Another tool we have updated is <application>Passwords and
-          Keys</application>. It has also been given a much more refined and
-        elegant user interface.
+        Another tool we have updated is <application>Passwords and Keys</application>. 
+        It has also been given a much more refined and elegant user interface.
       </para></listitem>
     </itemizedlist>
   </sect3>
@@ -119,7 +118,7 @@
   </sect3>
 
   <sect3 id="rnusers.interface-components">
-    <title>Updated Interface Components</title>
+    <title>Refreshed Interface Components</title>
       <para>
         A number of basic interface components have been modernized this release. 
         These changes will make our applications more elegant and easier to use. They are 
@@ -252,6 +251,21 @@
     </para>
   </sect3>
 
+  <sect3 id="rnusers.boxes">
+    <title>Boxes</title>
+      <para>
+        <application>Boxes</application> is a new GNOME 3 application that is having its 
+        first public outing in GNOME &gnomeversion;. If you ever use another machine 
+        through a remote desktop connection, or use virtual machines, <application>Boxes
+        </application> is the application for you: it makes using other machines simple, 
+        easy and seamless.
+      </para>
+      <para>
+        Boxes is not a default part of GNOME 3 and it might not come included with 
+        your system. However, it should be available through your distribution.
+      </para>
+  </sect3>
+
 </sect2>
 
 <sect2 id="other">



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